Beet and Pomegranate Salad

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Komarovski made this salad with raw beets, but you could easily use roasted beets, which will have a more intense flavor, if less of a crunch. Toss just before serving. Date honey, called silan, can be found in Middle Eastern stores. It is a syrup made from dates, not honey. Look for a top-quality silan, dark in color without sugar.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds raw beets, peeled, and finely diced

2 pomegranates, seeds only

1 small green chile, seeded and minced

Juice of 4 limes, about 1/3 cup

1 small bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

3 tablespoons silan

1/2 teaspoon caraway seed, toasted and ground

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

1/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Method

Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste.